Genocide Unit Project (GPS Project)
10th Grade World History
Introduction:
As global citizens we have the moral obligation to study genocides that have occurred in the 20th and 21st century so that we
may create awareness and help prevent future genocides from breaking out. You will be assigned one of the genocides that
have occurred in the 20th and 21st century. You will be researching responses to the following questions in teams of four.
Once you have completed your research, you will be responsible for an informative PowerPoint Presentation, a works cited
page, a visual element, and an individual reflection.
Standards: 10.8.5; 10.10.1; 10.10.2
Key Questions for the PowerPoint Presentation
Slide # Topic/Questions to Research
1
What is the historical context within which the genocide occurred?
Describe the geography and racial/ethnic make-up of the country
2
Who were the targets and what reasoning was given for them to be the targets?
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How was the genocide executed?
5
What was the international community’s response to the genocide?
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How did the genocide end?
7
Have there been attempts made to bring those responsible to justice? How successful have these attempts
been? What have been some road blocks? Who is culpable and responsible for this genocide?
Checklist of requirements during the Research Process
_______ Need at least 3 secondary resources (have to be valid resources- NO WIKIPEDIA)
_______ Need at least 1 primary resource
_______ Organize your research based on the source you are getting it from
_______ Have a full citation for all your sources
Citing Website:
Use www.Bibme.com (MLA Format) to create your works cited page.
You want to make sure your resources are CREDIBLE. Your presentation is only as strong as your research/ support. Be
careful about where you get your information from.
Credible resources to begin with:
Library website/databases- Proquest (current events) & ABC-CLIO (awesome database!)
Human rights watch: www.hrw.org
University of Minnesota- http://chgs.umn.edu/
Authentic History – www.authentichistory.com
Yale U- http://www.yale.edu/gsp/
International Criminal Tribunal- http://www.un.org/icty/
Darfur- www.darfurgenocide.org
National Council for the Social Studies- www.ncss.org
Documentation of Cambodia- www.dccam.org
PowerPoint Presentation
You are to construct an informative PowerPoint presentation with 8 slides total (including a title page). In each slide, write
condensed bullet points in your own words and a visual that enhances the information. In addition, each slide also needs a
citation of where you got the information from.
Visual Component:
You will create a visual representation of the information you have collected. Your visual component is an artistic expression
of what you have learned and experienced in your process of researching and comprehending the ideas. Some possibilities
include
 a collage
 sculpture
 collection of significant artifacts/objects that symbolize the events and experiences
 Biographical depiction of someone involved in the genocide
 photo story (collection of photographs and its significance)
Reflection
You will write an individual reflection about the process of the project, your participation in the project, and what you learned
from the project. In three paragraphs (6-8 sentences), you will be answering these questions.
Paragraph 1: Explain why genocides occur and what can be done to prevent genocides from occurring.
Use specific examples from presentation notes.
Paragraph 2: Compare and contrast your genocide with the holocaust.
Paragraph 3: What part of the project did you find most difficult? Easiest? How did you contribute to the project?
Project Roles
Title
Team Leader
Presenter
Artist
Researcher
Role Description
Responsible to making sure the team stays on task,
coordinating extra project meetings, and presenting half the
PowerPoint presentation.
Responsible for any technology needs of the team such as
printing, having a USB to transfer information and
presenting the other half of the PowerPoint presentation.
Responsible for coordinating the visual element of the
project and presenting the visual element clearly.
Responsible for finding authentic websites of information
for the PowerPoint and also managing the works cited
page. Also responsible for asking probing questions after
other presentations and answering any questions.
Project Rubric
Content: PowerPoint Presentation
-Has accurate, clear and concise bullet point
information
-Answers all questions
-Has a works cited reference
Formatting: PowerPoint Presentation
-Visual is relevant for the information
-Text/formatting is clear
Visual Element
-creative artistic representation of the information
researched
Works Cited
-Complete with 4 sources
-Correctly formatted
Individual Participation
-Fulfilled their role to the fullest degree
Individual Reflection
-Thoroughly answered all questions in three
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